Luxury new home. Guest bathroom is an eye catcher boasting floating cabinetry and shadow lines at the wall and ceiling junction
Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Seed House

Whisker Architecture

A sunken bath hidden under the double shower creates a bathroom that feels luxuriously large - perfect for a couple who rarely use their bath.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a double shower, white tile, porcelain floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink and brown benchtops.

Castle Hill

ENI Design Interior Architecture

LED STRIP LIGHT UNDER FLOATING VANITY ADDS TO THE GLAMOUR OF THIS CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured benchtops and a drop-in sink.

Luxury Coastal Home Renovation

Revamper Interior Design

This huge Master Ensuite was designed to provide a luxurious His and Hers space with an emphasis on taking advantage of the incredible ocean views from the freestanding tub.

Summer Hill Complete Renovation & Restoration

Denby Dowling Interiors

DDInteriors provide the the cabinetry detail & design for all of our projects. With the right colour combination, subtle & unique detail a room can & should come into its own, every detail is considered & clever creative storage is a priority.

Attadale Project

Western Cabinets

Large contemporary master bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Inner city north facing house

Baker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd

Main bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Palm Beach

Blackburne Designs

Coastal master open style ensuite
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

#337 Bolton

mckimm residential design

Modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, grey walls, a drop-in sink, white floor and an open shower.

Annapolis Bathroom

KT tile

This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Soothing and relaxing bathroom

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

This bathroom has been renovated in an old Queenslander using marble floor tiles and white wall tiles and green herringbone tiles as a feature wall. As soon as you walk in to this space, it has a relaxing and soothing ambience. A long 3 bay window has been installed to allow for fresh air and natural light.

Sorrento Beach House

Meredith Lee

Ensuite with walk in shower featuring blue Japanese tiles.
Inspiration for a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Industrial Chic

Hatch Interiors

Photo of a contemporary kids bathroom in Perth with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and white walls.

44 North St Leichhardt

Evolve Styling

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, a drop-in sink, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Hampton House Renovation

Hart Builders Pty Ltd

aspect 11
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, a corner shower, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Old meets new project

Nimmo Nielsen Collective

Off the Richter Creative
Inspiration for a contemporary wet room bathroom in Sydney with white tile, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and a corner tub.

Preston New House

Rebecca Naughtin Architect

Tatjana Plitt
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a curbless shower and a one-piece toilet.

Elwood - Project 2

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Black Pod House

Philip Leeson Architects

Anthony Basheer
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

A Quirky Queenslander

Ethos Interiors

The main bathroom was kept as open as possible with a walk in shower, opposite a free standing tub. A floating vanity was used to keep the space feeling larger, and was paired with wall mounted taps. A quirky pear shaped mirror and globe were the finishing touches for this fun kid-friendly bathroom.

All Showers Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.